(2021-04-14). Fearmongering Goes Nuclear — 'We're in Brand-New Pandemic'. globalresearch.ca In some areas of the world, including Florida, where I live, …
(2021-04-14). Headlines for April 14, 2021. democracynow.org Biden Announces U.S. Will Withdraw Its Troops from Afghanistan by September 11, Protests Continue After Police Killing of Daunte Wright as His Family Demands Justice, Derek Chauvin Murder Trial Continues with Defense Calling Its First Witnesses, Iran Ramps Up Uranium Enrichment Following Natanz Attack and Amid Talks on 2015 Nuclear Deal, White House Moves Forward with $23 Billion Weapons Sale to UAE, Russian Troops Amass on Eastern Border as U.S. and NATO Pledge Support for Ukraine, U.S. Sends Unofficial Delegation to Taiwan as China Warns Against Foreign Intervention, Burkina Faso to Try Ex-President Blaise Comp…
(2021-04-14). Iran To Enrich Uranium To 60% In Response To Nuclear Deal Signatory "Evilness" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 13th, Iran's president Hassan Rouhani on has called Tehran's decision to enrich uranium up to 60% after saboteurs attacked a nuclear site a necessary response. | He called it "an answer to your evilness," linking the incident to ongoing talks in Vienna over the Iran Nuclear Deal. | Israel is suspected of carrying out this weekend's assault at the Natanz nuclear facility. | The escalation in enrichment could see further retaliation as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has…
(2021-04-14). Russian Forces Return To Syria's Tell Rifaat After Temporary Withdrawal (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
Sergei Novikov/TASS | Russian forces have returned to the northern Syrian town of Tell Rifaat and its surroundings, which are controlled by Kurdish forces, after a widely-reported withdrawal. | On April 13, the withdrawal of Russian Military Police units was reported by the Hawar News Agency. According to the agency, the units withdrew from Tell Rifaat as well as from the nearby areas of Sherawa and Ksht'ar. | Later, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Syrian Arab Army and Iranian-backed…
(2021-04-14). Iran To Enrich Uranium To 60% In Response To Nuclear Deal Signatory "Evilness" southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 13th, Iran's president Hassan Rouhani has called Tehran's decision to enrich uranium up to 60% after saboteurs attacked a nuclear site a necessary response. | He called it "an answer to your evilness," linking the incident to ongoing talks in Vienna over the Iran Nuclear Deal. | Israel is suspected of carrying out this weekend's assault at the Natanz nuclear facility. | The escalation in enrichment could see further retaliation as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vow…
(2021-04-14). Russian Forces Return To Syria's Tell Rifaat After Temporary Withdraw (Video, Photos). southfront.org Sergei Novikov/TASS | Russian forces have returned to the northern Syrian town of Tell Rifaat and its surroundings, which are controlled by Kurdish forces, after a widely-reported withdrawal. | On April 13, the withdrawal of Russian Military Police units was reported by the Hawar News Agency. According to the agency, the units withdrew from Tell Rifaat as well as from the nearby areas of Sherawa and Ksht'ar. | Later, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the Syrian Arab Army and Iranian-backed…
(2021-04-14). Video: Iran's Much-troubled Nuclear Program. Cyber-Attack against Natanz Facility. globalresearch.ca Iran's Natanz nuclear facility is an incredibly important piece of infrastructure …
(2021-04-14). Leader reiterates Iran's final say on JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei underlined the policy of the country regarding any return to JCPOA commitments.
(2021-04-14). Rouhani stresses need to continue Tehran-Ankara coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for continued regional cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.
(2021-04-14). Zarif says not much time left for Biden. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Iranian FM Zarif believes that nuclear terrorism at Natanz has unleashed a dangerous spiral that can only be contained by ending US economic terrorism.
(2021-04-14). Iranian film to vie at Cannes World Film Fest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — "The Bench" directed by Milad Ahmadvand is to vie at the 1st round of the Cannes World Film Festival 2021.
(2021-04-14). Iran stresses achieving $20-billion trade with Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — A senior Iranian parliamentary official called for the enhancement of bilateral trades between Iran and Iraq.
(2021-04-14). IAEA inspectors visit Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment site. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — Inspectors from UN nuclear watchdog visited Iran's uranium enrichment site at Natanz on Wednesday.
(2021-04-14). 'Stop violating rights of Iranian people'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) — In a letter to the Secretary General of Council of European Union, Secretary General of Iran's Human Rights Office lashed out at irresponsibility in violation of rights of Iranian people by member states of the Council.
(2021-04-14). China seriously concerned about Japan's disposal of Fukushima water. ecns.cn China Tuesday expressed serious concerns about Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from Fukushima nuclear station by releasing it into the Pacific Ocean.
(2021-04-14). Seattle APRI Panel:Mineworkers Union Of Namibia Rossing Mine Fight Against Union Busting. indybay.org The Seattle APRI held a panel with Namibian Mineworkers Union Rossing fired union leaders who discussed the union busting by the China National Nuclear Corporation CNNC in Namibia.
(2021-04-13). "Symbolic Naval War" Is Emerging Between Israel and Iran. globalresearch.ca In the Middle East, tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, …
(2021-04-13). Beautiful Plots: Israel Sabotages Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility. globalresearch.ca Over the weekend, Iran marked National Nuclear Technology Day. The stars …
(2021-04-13). Israeli Ship Targeted Off UAE Coast. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | According to the Lebanese TV channel Al Mayadeen, on April 13, Israeli ship Hyperion Ray was attacked near the shores of Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates. Israel has reportedly claimed that the ship was targeted by an Iranian missile, probably launched from an Iranian drone or other vessel. | According to the Marine Traffic portal, Hyperion Ray is a bulker built in 2015 that was sailing under the Bahamian flag from Kuwait. According to the reports, the ship carried cars. | As a resu…
(2021-04-13). Biden invites Putin to crunch summit amid deteriorating ties between Russia & US, as American warships chart course for Black Sea. rt.com 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, have discussed tensions in Ukraine, security issues, and the need for nuclear arms control, with the White House proposing a formal meeting in "a third country." | In a statement published on Tuesday, American officials confirmed that the two leaders had spoken about "a number of regional and global issues." As part of the talks, Biden was said to have "voiced concerns over the sudden Russia military build-up" on the Crimean Peninsula and along the border with Ukraine, calling upon Moscow "to de-escalate tensions." | The exchange comes amid wi…
(2021-04-13). Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60% in the wake of suspected Israeli sabotage at Natanz. rt.com 
Iran will start enriching uranium to 60% purity this week, higher than ever, a top diplomat said days after a reported act of Israeli sabotage targeted Tehran's enrichment facility in Natanz. | Abbas Araghchi, a deputy foreign minister who serves as Iran's chief negotiator with P5+1 — Iran's counterparts in the 2015 nuclear agreement —
(2021-04-13). Albanian government deploys military against striking air traffic controllers. wsws.org On Wednesday, the Albanian government ended a strike by air traffic controllers in the capital of Tirana with a massive deployment of military and police force.
(2021-04-13). Attack on Iran nuclear facility linked to Israel. wsws.org An explosion knocked out the electrical system powering underground centrifuges used to enrich uranium.
(2021-04-13). US-Iran Talks Undermined by Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) Presence. globalresearch.ca Iran has said talks will still go ahead in Vienna in …
(2021-04-13). Stop the campaign of terror against Iran and its scientists! globalresearch.ca In memory of Ramsey Clark, we re-post this article which was …
(2021-04-13). Russia, Iran Urge Regional Cooperation To Face US Unilateralism. telesurenglish.net Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday discussed expanding regional cooperation to confront U.S. unilateral sanctions against the Persian country. | RELATED: | During a meeting in Tehran, they called for establishing cooperation mechanisms with Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East. | Tehran and Moscow agreed to fight jo…
(2021-04-13). SEC's Increasing Focus On Terrorism May Limit Financial Oversight. eurasiareview.com When Iranian authorities started seizing Barbie dolls from Tehran toy shops in 2012, Mattel Inc. execs faced concerns not only about the dolls' attire — miniskirts and swimsuits considered immodest in an Islamic country — but also questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about Mattel's ties to Iran. | U.S. businesses are restricted from business in Iran, which U.S. authorities have designated a state sponsor of terrorism (SST). The number of SEC inquiries about potential terrorist ties has grown substantially in recent years, and according to new research from Duke University's Fuqua…
(2021-04-13). Israel Sends Message To Biden With Iran Attack — OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Osama Al-Sharif* | Whether it was a cyberattack or a deliberately planned explosion that caused a serious power outage at Iran's underground Natanz uranium enrichment plant on Sunday, it was most likely carried out by Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif blamed Tel Aviv for the sabotage and vowed to "take revenge on the Zionists," while also promising to replace the damaged centrifuges at the site with even better ones. Iran described the attack as "nuclear terrorism." | The incident dealt a severe blow to the country's ability to enrich uranium and could take at least nine months to restore, accord…
(2021-04-13). Iran to Raise Uranium Enrichment at Natanz Nuclear Site to 60%. telesurenglish.net Iran has announced the introduction of 1,000 more centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear site, Chief Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Abba Araghchi has said, two days after an explosion hit the compound. | RELATED: | The Natanz site was allegedly targeted by a cyberattack involving Israel's foreign intelligence service Mossad, according to a report by Israel ¥s Kan channel, based on intelligence sources. | According to…
(2021-04-13). Senate Dems Tell Biden Returning to Iran Nuclear Deal Should Be a Top Priority. commondreams.org "Should Iran be willing to return to compliance with the limitations set by the JCPOA, the United States should be willing to rejoin the deal and provide the sanctions relief required under the agreement." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-11813446041.jpg …
(2021-04-13). Iran to Enrich Uranium to 60 Percent in Retaliation for Sabotage. news.antiwar.com In a move that seems set to greatly complicate ongoing talks over the JCPOA nuclear deal, the Iranian government has announced it will install more new centrifuges, and will begin enriching This seems destined to provoke a backlash from the West, and allegations that Iran is getting closer to the 90% enrichment level needed for weapons grade. This will be further pushed because Iran has no obvious use for 60% enriched urani…
(2021-04-13). Israeli-Owned Ship Attacked Off UAE Coast. news.antiwar.com According to Israeli media reports, an Israeli-owned ship While there's no evidence that the Islamic Republic targeted the Hyperion Ray, Iran certainly has the motive to hit an Israeli ship. Over the weekend, Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was struck in an apparent Israeli attack likely meant to sabotage i…
(2021-04-13). Iran to Enrich Uranium to 60 Percent in Retaliation for Sabotage. news.antiwar.com In a move that seems set to greatly complicate ongoing talks over the JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran, the Iranian government has announced it will install more new centrifuges, and will begin enriching This seems destined to provoke a backlash from the West, and allegations that Iran is getting closer to the 90% enrichment level needed for weapons grade. This will be further pushed because Iran has no obvious use for 60% enri…
(2021-04-13). Iran's Much-Troubled Nuclear Program. southfront.org | | | southfront@internet.ru : donationalerts.com/r/southfront : gumroad.com/southfront http: //southfront.org/donate/ or via: www.patreon.com/southfront, 3Gbs4rjcVUtQd8p3CiFUCxPLZwRqurezRZ, qpf2cphc5dkuclkqur7lhj2yuqq9pk3hmukle77vhq, 0x9f4cda013e354b8fc285bf4b9a60460cee7f7ea9 Iran's N…
(2021-04-13). President Biden Needs a Middle East-Wide Human Rights Policy. juancole.com Published in: Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) By Iran Researcher Tara Sepehri Far | @sepehrifar @sepehrifar On the campaign trail and during his first three months in office, President Biden promised a US return to a multilateral foreign policy that supports human rights. That is an important vision for the Middle East, a …